Police: Train victim was Macomb teen

Authorities today identified the person who was struck and killed by a freight train on Saturday morning as a 17-year-old male from Macomb Township.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office said Wilfried Eugene Fuchs stepped in front of a Canadian National freight train as it approached near Hall Road (M-59) and Fairchild Road in Macomb Township about 9:55 a.m. Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release.

Investigators said the train conductor stated the train was traveling southbound from 21 Mile Road when he saw a subject walking near the tracks. As the train approached, the subject stepped directly in front.

The sheriff said detectives will complete their reports and the case will be closed.

“This is a tragic event and my thoughts and prayers go out to Wilfried’s family,” Wickersham said.